Cristal Research Project
Pathfinder
Last Updated, December 2012
Scope: Guide to materials available in the PHS library and through subscription databases.
Keywords: Use your topic as your keyword. To narrow your search to a specific aspect, use two or three terms. For example:
EPA AND Nixon
Terror suspects AND torture
If you aren't finding information using your search terms, try to use synonyms for your topic. For example
For example, try "gay marriage" for "same sex marriage" or "reverse discrimination" for "affirmative action"
Print Resources:Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
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Books on American History will be primarily at 973 and beyond.
Biographies are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the subject (person) of the book.
Electronic Resources
Subscription Databases: See library staff for user names and passwords.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context: The premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
SIRS Knowledge Source: SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS) is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS Government Reporter®, SIRS Renaissance®, SKS WebSelect™, SIRS Discoverer®, and Discoverer WebFind™. Updated daily, SKS provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. Pro/Con Top Ten... box on right of home page. Click here to see all Pro/Con topics
Biography in Context: This database integrates biographies from Gale Group sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites.
American History Online: Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
**Twayne's Author Series:**Comprises 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters Series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English authors.
**Digital History:**Excellent source of information abouttopics in U.S. history.
**The Henry Ford:**One of America’s leading museums. Use the search box to explore the museum.
**History.com:**Click on the topic area of the toolbar to search this site.
Pathfinder
Last Updated, December 2012
Scope: Guide to materials available in the PHS library and through subscription databases.
Keywords: Use your topic as your keyword. To narrow your search to a specific aspect, use two or three terms. For example:
EPA AND Nixon
Terror suspects AND torture
If you aren't finding information using your search terms, try to use synonyms for your topic. For example
For example, try "gay marriage" for "same sex marriage" or "reverse discrimination" for "affirmative action"
Print Resources: Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
Books on American History will be primarily at 973 and beyond.
Biographies are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the subject (person) of the book.
Electronic Resources
Subscription Databases: See library staff for user names and passwords.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context: The premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.
SIRS Knowledge Source: SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS) is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS Government Reporter®, SIRS Renaissance®, SKS WebSelect™, SIRS Discoverer®, and Discoverer WebFind™. Updated daily, SKS provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. Pro/Con Top Ten... box on right of home page. Click here to see all Pro/Con topics
Biography in Context: This database integrates biographies from Gale Group sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites.
American History Online: Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
US History in Context: Use search box at top to locate information on your topic.
World History In Context: Search world history in text and pictures with this website.
**Twayne's Author Series:**Comprises 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters Series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English authors.
**Digital History:**Excellent source of information abouttopics in U.S. history.
**The Henry Ford:**One of America’s leading museums. Use the search box to explore the museum.
**History.com:**Click on the topic area of the toolbar to search this site.
**National Museum of American History:**One of the Smithsonian museums.
**Oninnovation:**Information about visionary Americans.